QUINTESSENTIALLY | Newsletters | UK Newsletter 19.10.09

Come and join us on Wednesday 25th November 2009 from 7pm til late for this magical celebration of all that is wonderful in Soho. As you walk through the doors of The House of St Barnabas No. 1 Greek Street, be dazzled by the skills of our live circus entertainers and the sleight of hand techniques demonstrated by our magicians. There will be a Star Auction featuring some amazing lots and a tree of wishes adorned with terrific prizes for guests to win.

Enjoy our delectable evening banquet of mouth watering hog roast, or why not try the BBQ lobster with chips whilst enjoying the live musical entertainment. After your meal follow the amazing acts of live contortionists whilst feasting on sweet toffee apples and freshly made hot cider.

The House of St Barnabas has a 160 year history steeped in providing refuge and support for homeless people in Soho and the surrounding areas. Today they provide personal support to people who have experienced homelessness, this includes life skills and vocational training, work placements and support in accessing jobs.

Tickets are GBP 150 which will go towards supporting the work of The House of St Barnabas. To book, please contact events@quintessentiallysoho.com.

An evening of sheer delight and discovery.

Come and explore Quintessentially Soho at the House of St Barnabas, London’s newest and most glamorous place to be. Get ready for a fabulous evening full of extraordinary entertainment to be provided by Medium Rare, London’s coolest variety show, and great music from some of Jazz FM’s favourite acts.

The finest cocktails and canapés will be on tap all night long as you explore the House’s hidden sights and sounds. There will be the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes in the raffle and bid for some exclusive and exciting experiences in the silent auction.

All proceeds from the evening will support the work of The Place2Be inside schools across the UK helping to improve the emotional wellbeing of children, their families and the whole school community. The Place2Be’s counselling services reach 50,000 children in some of the country’s troubled neighbourhoods where poverty and deprivation challenge children’s chances from the very start.

Date: Tuesday 24th November

Time: 7pm till late

Venue: Quintessentially Soho, 1 Greek Street, London, W1

Price: GBP 94 per person (The cost of The Place2Be to provide their services to one child for one year)

To book or for further information, please contact events@quintessentiallysoho.com.

On November 3rd, the world premiere of a new Disney production of A Christmas Carol by Academy Award winning director Robert Zemeckis will take place in London, the original setting of the novel by Charles Dickens.  To celebrate the event, Disney will transform Leicester Square into a snowy winter wonderland. This film will be presented in 3D across three major cinemas and is set to be the biggest 3D premiere ever in the UK.  An array of A-list talent have lent their voices to this animated retelling of Dickens’ classic tale including Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins.

Date: Tuesday 3rd November

Time: Doors open 7pm (approx) and the film will end around 10pm.

Venue: Leicester Square, London, WC2

Price: GBP 125 (+VAT) per person

Dress Code: Smart

Cert is PG. Contains mild threat, scary scenes and use of mild language

To RSVP and for further information, please contact events@quintessentially.com.

On Wednesday 28th October, head to Quintessentially Soho where you could meet that exciting someone over Champagne and music. Meet London’s hottest singletons in the beautiful surrounds of the club where Alan Macdonald and Ian Richardson, Quintessentially Wine’s loquacious raconteurs, will guide you on a tasting of Champagnes including Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and Dom Pérignon. For a sexy and cool night out, don’t look any further than this evening.

Only 30 places are available exclusively to Quintessentially Members for what is set to be electric evening. You’ll also be entertained by a DJ who’ll helm the decks in the stylish Monro Room. If you’re looking to meet new people, our Single’s Night is the perfect place to mingle with London’s crème de la crème.

Date: Wednesday 28th October

Time: 7 -9pm

Venue: Quintessentially Soho, 1 Greek Street, London, W1

Price: GBP 30 (+ VAT) per person

To RSVP, please contact events@quintessentially.com.

Due to popular demand, we are pleased to announce a return of our Psychic Night with Darren, Eilyen and Simon, Quintessentially Soho’s resident psychics who will glean information from you so as to help you gain an insight into your future, your past and present. These sessions always prove to be extremely fun, informative and popular so we highly recommend a booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Date: Thursday 22nd October

Time: 7-10pm

Price: GBP 20 (+VAT) per person

To book or for further information, please contact events@quintessentiallysoho.com.

The team behind the soon to be unveiled Quintessentially Education bring you The Independent Schools Show, taking place at Battersea Park on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October. This event is a lifeline for busy parents.  With over 120 nurseries, preparatory, senior schools and tutoring agencies exhibiting under one roof, it is the ultimate time saver, taking the hassle out of going to open days all over the country. The beauty of this event is that the heads of each school come to London to meet you.

ISS 09 will be the busiest schools show ever, with many major schools including the likes of Harrow, Marlborough, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge and more specialised hidden gems available to you. The ISS offers parents the perfect opportunity to meet with the schools, draw up a shortlist and register for open days in a relaxed and informal environment.

The event is completely child-friendly, with a children’s entertainment area offering face painting. There is a champagne bar for the parents, not to mention a fabulous cafe offering delicious organic food.

Please see www.schoolsshow.co.uk for more information.

All Quintessentially Members will receive VIP tickets with free parking, show guide and complimentary entry. Please email david@schoolsshow.co.uk to reserve your tickets.

Quintessentially Escape is delighted to offer you a chance to participate in a spectacular European supercar tour in association with Club GT Events.

In July 2010 Club GT Events will commence on their 5th annual tour that will take you through the undulating hills of Tuscany and The Apennines, through the spectacular and dramatic Grossglockner pass, alongside majestic lakes before heading through the plateaus and rolling plains of Bohemia to Prague.

Every night is spent in absolute luxury in the most stunning hotels, such as the five Star Schloss Velden, and you will feast on an exquisitely balanced combination of Michelin-starred fine dining and authentic local delicasies.

This driving event allows you to sample the heart of Tuscany, witness the grandor of Austrian Schloss and the unique spectacle of Red Bull's unique Hangar-7 facility in Salzburg.

Accompanying you will be a professional film crew capturing every split second of the tour, creating a personalized DVD.

There are currently four places remaining on this epic and superior touring experience. To enquire further about details and prices of this exclusive event  please contact a Quintessentially Escape Advisor on 0845 224 2506 or enquiries@quintessentiallyescape.com.

On Thursday 10th December, Leading Edge Sport invites you to attend an amazing private party hosted by Tom Chaplin (lead singer of Keane) and Matthew Dawson inside the exclusive surroundings of the legendary Pigalle Club. With just 150 guests, this promises to be a brilliant event. The evening will include a champagne reception, complimentary food and wine, the chance to watch Tom, Matt and their teams take part in a quiz, informal Q & A sessions, a rare solo set from Tom and drinks in the VIP bar until the early hours.

For more information, or to book your ticket, please contact jonny@quintessentially.com.

We are pleased to offer limited places at Jaguar's box at Ascot Races on Saturday, 31st October. This is Ascot's first meeting of the National Hunt season and features the GBP 100,000 United House Gold Cup run over three miles. The Jaguar box will be open from 11.00, the first race is at 1.00pm and the last at 4.25pm. Following the racing there will be a charity firework event starting at 6pm. Included in the price of GBP 50 per person (including VAT) will be champagne on arrival, a fine informal buffet and, should you have room, traditional afternoon tea to close.  Of special interest to driving enthusiasts will be the presence of Jaguar's new flagship , the all-new XJ, along with the XFR and XKR.

For more information, or to book, please contact laura.m@quintessentially.com.

The Luxury Travel Fair features travel companies showcasing beautiful, unusual, exotic places and unforgettable experiences that money cannot buy. As a visitor to the Fair, you can enjoy quality, choice and inspiration for your next journey. Whether you long to sample fine wines in France, fly over Africa on a balloon safari or simply discover a British retreat, The Luxury Travel Fair has it all. For the second year, Jaguar will be attending this event. This year, Jaguar is planning to display its latest model, the all new XJ. You have the chance to take up some complimentary Gold VIP passes courtesy of Jaguar. Each pass admits 2 persons.

Date: Thursday 5th until Sunday 8th November 09

Venue: Olympia, London

Complimentary Gold VIP passes allows:

• Entry to the Luxury Travel Fair (www.luxurytravelfair.com)
• Entry to the Spirit of Christmas Fair (www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk)
• A glass of champagne
• Valet Parking

Please RSVP by Wednesday 28th October to laura.m@quintessentially.com.

Join Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Rio Ferdinand, comedian James Corden (Gavin & Stacey) and an array of stars from the world of film, fashion and football at event which will help give young people from deprived communities the chance to enter training, educational and work experience opportunities for various careers in the sports and entertainment business. Rub shoulders with a galaxy of stars and help support Live The Dream’s activities at the same time. Prime Minister Gordon Brown will give an opening address to the audience on a night that will also include a champagne reception, a 3 course meal, fine wines, an interactive Q&A with Rio Ferdinand and special guests, comedy by BAFTA winner James Corden and music by two world class acts.  This is a night not to be missed.

Date: Wednesday 16th December

Venue: Central London Venue - Embargoed

Time: Doors open 5pm, carriages at 1am

Price: GBP 500 (+VAT) per person. Private tables available for Parties of 6 or More

For further information or to RSVP, please contact events@quintessentially.com.

Monday 2nd November, Winter Wine Masterclass, hosted by Matthew Jukes. 
The Christmas season is fast approaching and with Matthew in our Hong Kong office for the majority of November we thought this would be a great opportunity to have a sneak preview of the wines he has selected for your Christmas drinking pleasure. We return to Bumpkin for maybe the last time of the year and as always Matthew and the team have compiled a selection of their favourite wines to add to the list with everything you need for entertaining over Christmas. Stunning wines, great food and the fantastic atmosphere of Bumpkin make this a must-attend event. Hurry - only eight tickets are left.
Venue: Bumpkin , South Kensington (108 Brompton Road, SW7 3RD)
Time: 7 - 9 pm.
Price: GBP 55 for members and GBP 65 for members' guests.
 
To book , please contact ben@quintessentiallywine.com or call +44 (0)207 237 6260.

Quintessentially Estates offers you a world class residence at Aquapura Douro Valley, voted by Tatler Magazine as one of the worlds top 100 destinations. The residences offer a combination of lifestyle and investment benefits and located on the grounds of the Aquapura Douro Valley boutique Hotel & Spa, a Small Leading Luxury Hotel of the World. 

The unique and individually designed turn-key luxury Residences, completed and ready to occupy, offer a choice of chic character & achingly cool contemporary styles. There are wonderful lifestyle features including use of the Hotel & Spa facilities plus regional Douro delights. There is a great investment angle with a hotel managed rental program, current market values and future growth potential.Prices start at EUR 112,500.

For further information, please contact info@quintessentiallyestates.com.

Following a sell-out season at the Royal Court, Jez Butterworth’s riotous comedy Jerusalem featuring Mark Rylance’s legendary performance as Johnny 'Rooster' Byron and Mackenzie Crook as his best mate Ginger transfers to the West End for 12 weeks only.

On St George's Day, the morning of the local county fair, Johnny Byron, local waster and modern day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his son wants his dad to take him to the fair, Troy Whitworth wants to give him a serious kicking and a motley crew of mates want his ample supply of drugs and alcohol. Jez Butterworth's new play is a comic, contemporary vision of life in our green and pleasant land. His previous plays for the Royal Court include The Winterling, The Night Heron and Mojo.

We can offer you front Stalls seats for GBP 55 (+ VAT) on 17th & 24th Feb and 11th March 2010.

To book, please email theatre@quintessentially.com.

Join us in the culmination of this unique event, taking place at The Old Vic on Sunday 1st November, which sees a star-studded cast perform six short plays that have been written, directed and rehearsed in the previous 22 hours.

Now in its sixth year, the 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is one of the most exciting and glamorous evenings in London’s theatre calendar. Alongside Old Vic Artistic Director Kevin Spacey, the evening will feature a host of famous faces from stage and screen and previous casts have included the likes of Jenny Agutter, Gael Garcia Bernal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jim Broadbent, Saffron Burrows, Joseph Fiennes, Josh Hartnett, Tom Hollander, James Nesbitt, Rosamund Pike, Rufus Sewell, Brooke Shields, Catherine Tate and Vince Vaughn, as well as Spacey himself. These artists donate their services to The Old Vic. The cast will be announced during the month of performance.

We have a selection of different tickets available including Silver at GBP 100 (+ VAT) - which includes a seat for the performance and pre-show and interval drinks in the theatre foyers; Gold at GBP 150 (+ VAT) - which includes a seat for the performance, pre-show and interval drinks in the theatre foyers, and a post-show party with participants and special guests; and VIP at GBP 280 (+ VAT) - which offers the best seats for the performance, an exclusive pre-show champagne and cocktail reception and interval drinks, a post-show party with participants and special guests, the opportunity to watch the dress rehearsal and a credit in the 24 Hour Plays Gala programme.

To book, email theatre@quintessentially.com.

As ever, Quintessentially can arrange great access to many of the best concerts and events around, including:

Franz Ferdinand
O2 Academy Brixton - Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th October

Tom Jones
Wembley Arena - Saturday 24th October
The O2, Dublin - Monday 26th October

Spandau Ballet
O2 Arena - Tuesday 20th- Thursday 22nd October
LG Arena, Birmingham - Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October
Manchester Evening News Arena - Wednesday 28th October

Green Day
O2 Arena - Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th October
Manchester Evening News Arena - Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October
Wembley Arena - Sunday 1st November

Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Evening News Arena - Tuesday 27th October
Wembley Arena - Friday 30th, Saturday 31st October & Friday 6th November

For these and all your ticketing needs, do not hesitate to call the team on +44 (0)870 850 8585 or email tickets@quintessentially.com.

A futuristic private members’ workout and relaxation facility, I.N.C Space has been created by a team of London’s foremost visionaries to provide a series of unique services in the capital. You can work out on revolutionary technology in the state-of-the-art gym; take personal training sessions, yoga and pilates lessons; indulge in private AVEDA treatments in their salon or simply relax in the chic members lounge. Quintessentially Members will be entitled to a waived joining fee (a saving of GBP 150), half-price membership, one free AVEDA treatment, one free personal training session and more.  For more see Gyms, Sports & Spas/United Kingdom/London/I.N.C Space.

Rocpool Reserve Hotel and Chez Roux Restaurant is based in the city of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Offering luxury accommodation and superb food from the World renowned Chef, Albert Roux, you can think of everything you know about hotels, then forget it all instantly as Rocpool Reserve will redefine the experience forever. Quintessentially Members receive a complimentary tour of the Tomatin distillery, a room upgrade and early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability). For more, please see Travel/Scotland/Nationwide/Rocpool.

Cocoa Island offers rest, serenity and simplicity for people seeking the ultimate intimate island hideaway. This jewel-like private island resort features white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and some of the best dive sites in the world. Quintessentially Members who stay at Cocoa Island will receive a room upgrade and early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability) as well as a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival, complimentary use of health club and breakfast. For more, see Benefits/Travel/Maldives/Malé – Cocoa Island.